MRC Foundation Events

Melbourne Racing Club General Conditions of Attendance

General

Your entry to and presence at Venues is subject to these conditions and the conditions of entry displayed at Venue entrances (Conditions).

You should also note that transaction limits may apply to Ticket purchases at the sole discretion of the MRC.

Nothing in these Conditions affects your rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012 (Vic) or similar legislation regarding implied conditions and warranties that cannot be excluded including that MRC provides services with due care and skill.

It is your responsibility to inform yourself of the Conditions. By entering the Venue or obtaining a Ticket at any time (including without limitation by telephone, internet sales, through a package or walk-up purchases or collections at official Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) outlets or Venues), you are deemed to have accepted and understood as binding on you all Conditions and any accompanying risks, obligations and responsibilities. These conditions can also be found on the website https://mrc.racing.com/our-club/governance/terms-and-conditions.

All dates, times, events and Venues of every event are as specified on the https://mrc.racing.com/ website from time to time and may change without notice to you. Programs, menus and the duration and timing of performances, events and other activities conducted at the Venue may be subject to alteration without notice. MRC reserves the right to vary, add, withdraw or substitute advertised programs, menus and facilities at any time.

Your entitlement to a refund or exchange in these circumstances is set out elsewhere in these Conditions and in the MRC Refund and Exchange Policy described in Items 15.

Risk

If you enter the Venue there is a possibility of an accident causing injury, death or property damage or loss and you need to be aware that such risks exists. The risks associated with entry to the Venue include but are not limited to the risk of suffering injury, harm or loss as a result of:

temporary structures (including without limitation umbrellas, marquees and gazebos), parts thereof or other debris being dislodged by wind and coming into contact with people, vehicles or structures;

incidents involving the movement of horses (including without limitation where horses jump fences, railings or break free – whether being led or ridden in their stalls – and come into contact with people, vehicles or structures; or

Whilst at the Venue you are responsible for your own property. You must not leave your bags or possessions unattended at any time. MRC or its Venues will not be liable for loss or damage to any property brought to any of the Venues except where arising from a breach by the MRC of the statutory warranty of due care and skill.

Breach of Conditions

Breach of a Condition may:

result in refusal of entry to a Venue;

lead to you being evicted from the Venue;

require you to surrender articles in your possession;

result in confiscation and/or cancellation of the Ticket and /or non-refund of the price of the Ticket;

constitute an offence under the Major Sporting Events Act 2009 (Vic); and/or

result in you being reported to an appropriate law enforcement body.

Access

The Venues provide wheelchair access and spaces for individuals with a disability. Unless you are an individual with a disability or the companion of such an individual, you may not sit or stand in any seating areas or any other areas reserved for individuals with a disability.

You must comply with any reasonable directions given by to you by MRC or any staff, agent or contractor. MRC or a person authorised by MRC may, at any time, inspect any vehicle, bag, basket or other receptacle or require you to turn out your pockets.

If you hold a valid Companion Card (or recognised equivalent) you are entitled to an additional Ticket provided free of charge for your personal carer who must be in person with you at all times at the Venue. You must request a Ticket for your carer at the time of purchase and present a valid Companion Card (or recognised equivalent) as evidence of your entitlement. A companion is a Ticket holder and is also bound by these Conditions. Please contact MRC on 03 9257 7200 or visit https://mrc.racing.com/, if you require additional information about accessibility.

No representation is made to patrons holding general admission Tickets that there is space available in any particular viewing area.

Ticketing

In respect of all Tickets you receive, you must comply and must ensure that each subsequent holder of any of your Tickets complies with:

all laws and regulations, including without limitation the relevant provisions of the Major Sporting Events Act 2009 (Vic);

the rules and regulations of the Venue at which the event is held, including without limitation, these Conditions and any restrictions on restricted or prohibited items.

It is an essential term of these Conditions and of the right of admission to the session conferred on the holder of a Ticket that you and each subsequent holder of the Ticket agree with MRC;

not to sell or distribute the Ticket above face value unless you are authorised in writing to sell or distribute it on behalf of MRC; and

not to use the Ticket for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including without limitation competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services and not to bundle it with other goods or services without MRC’s prior written consent.

In respect of Caulfield Guineas Day and Caulfield Cup Day, if you are under 18 years of age at the time of purchase, you may only purchase Tickets under the supervision and with the permission of your parent(s) or guardian(s).

Once you place a Ticket order or your Ticket request is sent to MRC or you accept possession of a Ticket you cannot cancel, change or otherwise reject your Tickets and, refunds and exchanges are allowed only as expressed in these Conditions and described in more detail in the MRC Refund and Exchange Policy, a copy of which can be obtained by contacting MRC on 03 9257 7200 or on the website https://mrc.racing.com/.

Tickets not purchased or obtained through MRC or its authorised sales agents might be stolen or counterfeit Tickets. MRC accepts no responsibility for stolen or counterfeit Tickets purchased or obtained through unauthorised sources. Spectators in possession of Tickets that are counterfeit or have been reported as lost or stolen will be refused entry or removed from the Venue at MRC’s sole discretion. Except at set out in MRC’s Refund and Exchange Policy, MRC is not obliged to replace Tickets under any circumstances, including but not limited to loss or theft. MRC reserves the right, however, to replace a Ticket which has been lost or stolen and charge a fee for that replacement, in its sole discretion.

If you are requested by MRC or a person authorised by MRC, you must produce your Ticket for inspection. Tickets which are unreadable due to mutilation of any kind may not be accepted. Should you fail to produce your Ticket, MRC retains the right to remove you from the relevant Venue. Re-admission to any Venue, including the issuing of pass-outs will be at the absolute discretion of MRC.

MRC is not liable to you for any loss or damage you suffer as a result of the events or any Race days being cancelled, postponed or changed. This paragraph does not affect your entitlement to a refund or exchange as provided for in these Conditions and described in more detail in the MRC Refund and Exchange Policy.Where you wish to rely on a concession Ticket for entry into the Venue you must produce a valid Department of Social Security Pensioner Concession Card, a valid Health Care Card or a current and valid secondary or tertiary Student Identification card or you may be denied entry or asked to leave the Venue.

Where you wish to rely on a concession Ticket for entry into the Venue you must produce a valid Department of Social Security Pensioner Concession Card, a valid Health Care Card or a current and valid secondary or tertiary Student Identification card or you may be denied entry or asked to leave the Venue.

Conditions of Entry

MRC, or any person authorised by MRC, reserves the right, with reasonable cause, to refuse entry to any Ticket holder or remove any Ticket holder from a Venue.

Unless you hold a Ticket allowing entry to a reserved area (including without limitation the Members’ Reserve and corporate marquees) or occupation of a reserved seat, you must not enter or remain in a reserved area or occupy a reserved seat. If you hold a Ticket for a particular reserved area or seat, you must only enter the particular reserved area or sit in the particular reserved seat indicated on your Ticket.

Any patron wishing to attend Caulfield Guineas Day or Caulfield Cup Day that is a minor must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
A minor is considered to be any person under 18 years of age. A responsible adult, for the purposes of supervising a minor on licensed premises must be a parent or someone reasonably taking the place of a parent. The following is considered when determining whether or not the accompanying adult is responsible:

the age of the accompanying adult (guiding principle is 30+);

the relationship between the accompanying adult and the minor;

the amount of supervision being provided; and

in all the circumstances, the reasonableness of the supervision being provided (guiding principle is “in view and able to make contact”).

Unless otherwise authorised by Racing Victoria Limited Stewards, entry onto the Race track, stalls or any area where the movement of horses occurs is strictly prohibited. If you do enter these areas you may be:

fined,

expelled from the Venue,

banned from attending further MRC events,

subject to legal action; or

any combination of (a) – (d).

You must not, without the prior written consent of MRC, bring any of the following items into a Venue on a Race day:

any alcoholic beverages;

except for consumption by infants, beverages of any kind contained in any beverage receptacle, including but without limitation, bottles, cans and thermoses without the prior written consent of MRC;

any glass bottle or containers or other glass objects (excluding mobile phones, sunglasses, binoculars and prescription or reading glasses);

any open beverage container;

except for single fold-up chairs, any structure or item that may be used to erect a structure, or which is capable of supporting the weight of a person including, without limitation, sun lounges, lounges, benches or stools;

prohibited weapons or controlled weapons within the meaning of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) whose possession would constitute an offence under that Act or articles capable of being used as weapons or anything which may be used in a way which adversely affects the safety of Patrons or participants in any race or other activity, damages property, or interferes with the comfort of Patrons or with their enjoyment of the Event. Eg. knives etc.;

any object that could be used to distract, hinder or interfere with any horse, athlete, official, or trainer taking part in the Race day, or disrupt, interrupt, or behave in a manner that may disrupt or interrupt, any, event or activity, whether intentionally or otherwise including (without limitation) a laser pointer;

any animals (other than horses taking part in the Race day or an animal providing assistance to an individual with a disability);

any flags or banners or signs larger than 1 metre x 1 metre, or with handles longer than 1 metre or any other flag or banner or sign deemed to be unsuitable by any of the club’s authorised representatives;

any whistle, horn, musical instrument, loud hailer, public address system, electronic or other broadcast device or any other device which may interfere with electronic or radio communications or broadcasting signals or equipment used by MRC or other persons authorised by MRC in connection with MRC events or Venues;

any item that you intend (or such quantities of the item from which MRC can reasonably infer that you intend) to distribute, hawk, sell, offer, expose for sale or display for marketing or promotional purposes;

any dangerous good, including, but without limitation, combustible liquids, etc.;

any ball or other item of sporting equipment; or

any object, device or substance that may be used to deface or damage any part of the area used for the MRC events including (without limitation) any spray paint;

torn up paper or confetti etc; or

any device that in the opinion of the Racing Stewards may interfere with thoroughbred horses;

any object or item that does or may represent a risk to health or safety or which may otherwise tend to offend, insult, disturb amenity, disrupt or cause nuisance to any person or animal as determined by MRC; and

Any item or attire that may be considered offensive by any MRC authorised representative.

Any consent given by MRC may be revoked by MRC at any time. If such consent is withdrawn, or if no consent was obtained, and you are found in possession of an item that is not permitted to be brought into the Venue, you will be required to immediately dispose of or surrender to MRC (or MRC’s contracted security personnel or other nominee) the offending item, or leave the Venue with it via the nearest exit, unless the item is seized by police.

You must not, in or around a Venue:

post, stick or place or attempt to post, stick or place any poster, placard, bill, banner, print, paper or any advertising material on any building, structure, fence, tree or cordon without the prior written consent of MRC;

pick any flower or injure or uproot any tree, shrub, flower or other plant or disturb or interfere with any fauna;

climb or attempt to climb or remain on any tree or structure without the written consent of MRC;

distribute any printed or visual matter or distribute, display or promote any advertising or promotional material, samples of goods or services or any other matter or thing, without the prior written consent of MRC;

distribute, hawk, sell, offer or expose for sale any goods or services or collect money from patrons for goods and services, without the prior written consent of MRC;

misuse, deface, damage, remove from the Venues or tamper with or attempt to misuse, deface, damage, remove from Venues or tamper with any building, seat, chair, table structure, vehicle, craft, truck, pipe, tap, tap fitting, conduit, electrical equipment, wiring, or sign or excavate or cause to be excavated any part of the area used for the MRC;

throw or attempt to throw any stone, bottle, projectile or other object;

disrupt, interrupt or behave in any manner that may disrupt or interrupt any race, event or activity, distract, hinder or interfere with a horse or athlete, interfere with the comfort of other patrons or their enjoyment of the event;

use indecent or obscene language or threatening or insulting words, or otherwise behave in a threatening, abusive, riotous, indecent or insulting manner;

urinate or defecate otherwise than in a building or structure specifically provided for that purpose;

interfere with, obstruct or hinder MRC or its employees, agents or contractors in the exercise of his or her powers, functions or duties;

engage in any sporting or recreational activity other than those organised by MRC or its licensees;

operate or use a loud hailer, public address system or other broadcast device;

conduct public surveys or opinion polls, solicit money, donations or subscriptions from members of the public, without the written consent of MRC;

conduct entertainment without a licence from MRC;

use photographic, video or audio recording equipment in areas where such use is prohibited or as otherwise directed by MRC or its employees, agents or contractors;

inflate, or cause to inflate, any balloon, receptacle, device or structure; or

open an umbrella within the Venue whilst there is a race in progress, where the umbrella may impede the view of patrons of the race or other entertainment.

Smoking (including the use of e-cigarettes) is only permitted within the designated smoking areas inside the Venue. Patrons may be asked to leave the Venue if they are found smoking in other areas within the Venue.

MRC or any person authorised by MRC shall, in its sole discretion, prevent you from entering or evict you from a Venue if MRC or persons authoriaed by MRC reasonably believe you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You agree that this clause does not obligate the MRC to undertake any monitoring or compliance methods to ensure that persons present at the Venue are not intoxicated, and MRC will not be responsible for the conduct of intoxicated persons who are present at the Venue , or persons who become intoxicated at the Venue, or for any damage or injury caused by such persons. This clause does not seek to exclude any legal responsibilities that MRC or persons authorised by MRC may have in relation to the responsible service of alcohol.

A person who at the Venue:

behaves in a provocative, disorderly, insulting, offensive or objectionable or unsafe manner;

engages or participates in any conduct, protest or demonstration that may disturb or offend others or which may disrupt or hinder proceedings;

enters the Race track, parade rings, stables or area for the movement of horses without authorisation; or

fails to immediately follow the direction of any official or Steward,

will be liable to immediate removal from the Venue at the direction of the Club or Stewards.

MRC or any person authorised by MRC may, at any time, search (including but not limited to the use of metal detectors) and inspect you or any bag, basket or other receptacle in your possession or control and may require you to turn out your pockets. MRC reserves the right in its sole discretion to confiscate any item in contravention of these Conditions and to retain and/or dispose of any such item. MRC reserves the right to refuse admission to a Venue to ensure compliance with these Conditions.

Patrons refusing to be searched by the MRC’s authorised representatives or who are in possession of Prohibited Goods are deemed to be undesirable persons as per regulation XXV of the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Regulations and will be refused entry to the racecourse premises and/or expelled from the racecourse premises. The MRC also reserves the right to refuse entry and to remove any person whose appearance and/or behaviour is considered to be offensive. A person found breaching the conditions of entry is not entitled to a refund of any money paid for Ticket cost.

You agree not to hold yourself out or otherwise promote yourself or any good or service as being associated with an MRC event where you are not authorised by MRC to do so in a way that would infringe the rights of those parties commercially associated with the event.

It is illegal in Victoria for any person under 18 to purchase alcohol or to gamble. Furthermore, minors are prohibited from consuming alcohol at the Venue under any circumstances. Without limiting the powers of MRC’s authorised personnel at the Venue under these conditions or otherwise at law, anyone under the age of 18 found:

purchasing or attempting to purchase (directly or via an intermediary), consuming or in possession of an alcoholic beverage; or

betting or gambling in any way, or attempting to do so (directly or via an intermediary), or in possession of a betting slip or other evidence of a gambling transaction;

at the Venue may be removed from the Venue by MRC or its authorised agent. If you are found to have breached this clause then you forfeit to MRC any right, interest and title that you have in any articles (including without limitation alcoholic beverages and betting slips) that come into your possession in contravention of this clause and, if found with them in your possession, agree to surrender them to MRC (or MRC’s contracted security personnel or other nominee) unless they are seized by the police.

Images and Recordings

Unless authorised in writing by the MRC (i.e. official photographers, television crews etc), you must not bring into or use in the immediate surrounds of any Venue any photographic, video or audio recording equipment MRC deems unacceptable (or otherwise for commercial purposes), which may include (without limitation) audio recorders, camera tripods, monopods or lenses with a total focal strength of greater than 200mm and commercial digital video equipment.

A person may only take images of activities at the racecourse for personal use only and must not make available any images for commercial exploitation, sale or distribution by any person unless accredited by MRC or Racing Victoria Limited. Where MRC or Racing Victoria Limited Stewards reasonably suspect that images are being taken for non-personal use, the person taking the images will be liable to immediate removal from racecourse at the direction of the MRC or Racing Victoria Limited. Publication or distribution of such photographs in any media is expressly forbidden.

The making or distribution of unauthorised broadcasts, telecasts, commentary interviews, news report or statistics (by any means in any format or media including without limitation any such commentary made by mobile phone or other wireless device) is expressly forbidden.

In order to enhance security and protect the safety of persons present at the Venue, MRC (and contractors engaged by MRC) may operate surveillance equipment (closed circuit television) within the Venue, including without limitation various security cameras. By entering the Venue, you consent to information about yourself (including without limitation images) being recorded by such surveillance equipment and to the MRC disclosing the information recorded to anyone (including (without limitation) law enforcement bodies and persons involved in relevant legal or disciplinary actions) to the extent that the MRC deems such disclosure to be necessary so as to protect the MRC’s lawful interests, the public interest or the safety of persons or property present at the Venue.

Unless you reach a prior agreement with MRC to the contrary, any photograph, film, moving footage, tape or other images taken of you whilst at a Venue howsoever by or on behalf of MRC will be taken for the purpose of, and may be used, to help promote the MRC, and related events. Unless you reach a prior agreement with MRC to the contrary, your image may be published, broadcast, or otherwise distributed by MRC or any third party authorised by it in any media (with or without identification) and in publications within as well as outside Victoria and you waive on an irrevocable, worldwide, perpetual basis all rights to object to such broadcast or distribution in any media without identification or compensation or payment of any kind.

You acknowledge that MRC and third parties authorised by MRC may make or record film, photographs or other forms of moving picture, audio recordings, still picture or any of them of an MRC event or Race day (including, without limitation, of persons attending or viewing a MRC event or Race day). Unless you otherwise reach an agreement with MRC, you hereby grant MRC and third parties authorised by the MRC permission to use audio and video recordings, photographs, films or other images or likenesses of you, in any media (including publication within and outside Victoria, Australia) and for any purpose (including without limitation promotional purposes) without identification or compensation or payment of any kind.

Miscellaneous

Conditions at Venues vary, including (without limitation) access, seating, protection from weather, terrain and facilities available. Some areas of the Venues are exposed to the weather or environmental conditions, including (without limitation) direct sunlight and heat, hail, rain,wind, noise and air drafts. The MRC does not guarantee that there will be sufficient room for you to obtain shelter from such weather and makes no guarantees in respect of environmental conditions. You are required to take appropriate care for your own protection. In addition, some areas of the Venues have either obstructed views or no views of the Race track and MRC does not guarantee that all areas of the Venues will have clear viewing of all or any parts of the Race track.

You acknowledge and agree that, to the extent permitted by law, MRC, or the Venues will not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss suffered by you or caused by any acts or omissions of MRC or the Venues, its Committee, employees, agents, and contractors arising out of or in relation to a Race day or event relating to the MRC.

You will indemnify MRC against liability for or in respect of any claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, costs, expenses, loss, damage, injury or death of any person arising out of or in connection with your acts or omissions while at the Venue except to the extent such claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding, cost, expense, loss, damage, injury or death was directly cause by MRC.

MRC respects your privacy. The personal information that MRC or Ticketing agents collect from you in relation to the purchase of Tickets or otherwise shall be used for the purpose of your interaction with MRC in relation to the event written on the Ticket and for the conduct and promotion of the MRC. For these purposes, it may be disclosed to MRC’s official service providers or contractors or as otherwise authorised or acquired by law. You have certain rights to access your personal information held by MRC and you can find out more about how to do this and your privacy rights generally on the MRC website at https://mrc.racing.com/our-club/governance/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy.

MRC may determine, in its absolute discretion, which terms of these Conditions are enforced from time to time and this may vary across Ticket purchases and Venues.

These Conditions:

are governed by the legislative requirements of the Commonwealth of Australian and the State of Victoria;

represent the entire agreement between MRC and you in respect of its subject matter; and

do not exclude or derogate from terms implied by law which cannot be excluded, however any Conditions which contravene the law of the relevant jurisdiction under which any legal action is legitimately taken are severable and do not invalidate the remaining Conditions.

Key Terms

In this document:

Companion Card means a card that is issued to people with a significant, permanent disability, who are unable to access most community activities and Venues without attendant care support. The card contains a photograph of the cardholder and is presented when booking or purchasing a Ticket at events or Venues. MRC will issue the cardholder with a second Ticket for their companion at no charge. Under section 42 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Victoria) and section 8 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth), it is unlawful to discriminate against a person with a disability who requires the assistance of a companion.

Race day means a race day scheduled for a time, date and Venue holding the prescribed sporting programme as specified on the website https://mrc.racing.com/ from time to time.

Race track means the area where horses run on the grass during a race at the Venue.

Ticket means an official MRC ticket, wristband swing tag, lanyard or pass that permits entry to the Venue (or part thereof) for the purposes of attending a race day or event, and includes both purchased tickets and promotional/complimentary tickets.Venue means any of Caulfield Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse and Mornington Racecourse.